Cotton Cut Velvet Fabric from Japan
A luxurious cotton warp pile fabric with densely cut pile creating a soft, plush surface ideal for drapes, upholstery, and evening wear. Classified under HTS 5801.27.50.20 due to its cut warp pile construction from cotton yarns. It meets the 'other' subheading as it's not excluded by specific exceptions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Inspect for uniform cut pile height; irregular cuts could be rejected or reclassified as terry (5802)
• Document weave structure via lab tests to prove warp pile vs. weft pile, avoiding disputes